Nearly 700 dresses were sold in the Goodwill Wedding Gala this past weekend, but some dresses still remain at the Rivergate store. (photo: submitted by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee)

The Goodwill Wedding Gala bridal gown sale was big news over the weekend, and now we have more news— and more chances for brides to buy these bargain dresses.

Goodwill reports that 638 dresses were sold on Saturday and 61 dresses were sold on Sunday. The dresses that did not sell will remain at the Goodwill Rivergate store on Gallatin Road until April 6, all priced $49.99 to $399.99. In addition to wedding dresses, the inventory includes bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, mother of the bride gowns and more.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/shopping-diva-cathi-aycock-interviews-ms-cheap-about-20-years-on-the-cheap-beat/feed/0Frist free day and half price day at Parthenon as part of Ms.Cheap 20 anniversary…http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-the-parthenon/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-the-parthenon/#commentsSun, 16 Mar 2014 12:23:05 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20185Just wanted to let you know that as part of my “Ms. Cheap 20th Anniversary” celebration, the Frist is having a free day on Wednesday, March 19 and the Parthenon is having a half price day, also on Wednesday, which makes admission there only $3. Thought you all might want to take advantage of these offer and help me celebrate by visiting these Nashville treasures…. I am doing a very short Q and A talk at the Frist at noon, and there will be door prizes but the real news is that you can get in free all day..spread the word…

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-the-parthenon/feed/0Special Ms. Cheap section in Sunday’s Tennesseanhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/special-ms-cheap-section-in-sundays-tennessean/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/special-ms-cheap-section-in-sundays-tennessean/#commentsSat, 15 Mar 2014 15:24:14 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20201Look for the special section in Sunday’s Tennessean celebrating 20 years of the Ms. Cheap column. The section includes some highlights of two decades of life of the “cheap beat” , plus some special offers like a free day at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, a half price day at the Parthenon and a chance to win a trip to Ireland from Jimmy Kelly’s Steak House!!!

The Actors Reading Room has announce the launching of a musical theatre division, The Singers Theatre of Nashville, with a showcase of CAPTAIN TOM, a new musical based based on the life of Captain Tom Ryman, written by Nashville playwright John Eklond and collaborators.

There is a free performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Williamson County Public Library.

CAPTAIN TOM is the poster child project for a brand of new American musicals coming out of the fusion of Nashville’s songwriting and theatre communities. Based on the life, legend and legacy of Captian Tom Ryman, the man who built what became the “mother church of country music” – the Ryman Auditorium, CAPTAIN TOM is a new work of musical theatre specifically written for the Nashville market.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/musical-about-capt-tom-ryman-free/feed/0Help me celebrate at free day at Frist and half-price day at Parthenonhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/help-me-celebrate-at-free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-parthenon/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/help-me-celebrate-at-free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-parthenon/#commentsFri, 14 Mar 2014 14:26:11 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20171I want to invite you all to help me celebrate the 20th anniversary of my Ms. Cheap column, by coming to the Free Day at the Frist on Wednesday or the half price day at The Parthenon, also on Wednesday. You could actually do both and enjoy two of Nashville’s treasures on the cheap. I will do a short talk and Q & A session at noon at the Frist, so please come join me because there will be door prizes and lots of cheap talk. Thanks for reading and encouraging me as Ms.Cheap all these years. Hope to see you Wednesday.

Meanwhile, check out the special Ms. Cheap anniversary section in your Sunday Tennessean! It has been fun to look back at 20 years of cheapness. And I still love what I do, so I’m going to keep on keeping on, as they say.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/help-me-celebrate-at-free-day-at-frist-and-half-price-day-at-parthenon/feed/0Get $150 free and help with cancer research toohttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/get-150-free-and-help-with-cancer-research-too/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/get-150-free-and-help-with-cancer-research-too/#commentsFri, 14 Mar 2014 13:42:03 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20152I’ve heard of a lot of bank promotions where you get a nice reward if you open a new account and set up direct deposit, but this one I just heard about from Fifth Third Banks is extra sweet!

Fifth Third’s “Pay to the Order of” campaign is designed to leverage account opening to drive donations for cancer research as well as to reward the individual who opens the account. For each new customer who opens a checking account with direct deposit and makes three online bill payments, Fifth Third will give $150 to the customer and donate $150 to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a groundbreaking initiative that supports scientific collaboration to accelerate innovative cancer research and bring new therapies to patients quickly.

Fifth Third began working with Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) in 2013, contributing more than $534,000 to the initiative for the year. Not a bad way to earn $150!

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/get-150-free-and-help-with-cancer-research-too/feed/0Cheap trees and shrubs … better order nowhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/cheap-trees-and-shrubs-better-order-now/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/cheap-trees-and-shrubs-better-order-now/#commentsFri, 14 Mar 2014 12:47:50 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20175One of the most popular spring columns I write every year is about the American Legion tree and shrub sales. And the deadlines for ordering these $15 and $17 McMinnville grown trees and shrubs are looming.

American Legion Unit 88 in Donelson, which has held its tree sales for more than 40 years, will take orders through March 19. Pickup dates are April 11-12 at the Legion at 2864 Elm Hill Pike. All trees and shrubs are $15, and there is no tax. Pre-orders must be paid by March 31. You can order by calling 615-512-9806 or by going to aux88@att.net. You will get a confirmation number to use on pickup day. If you don’t want to pre-order, you can shop at the sale at 9 a.m. April 12. But be forewarned that you will be taking your chances on getting exactly what you want. Either way, proceeds go to programs for veterans and their families and other community projects. For a full list of the types of trees that will be available at the Post 88 sale, visit www.donelson88.com.

Tyler Cates Unit 281 American Legion Auxiliary in Mt. Juliet is taking orders through March 15, with payments due by March 22. Pickup is set for March 29 at Cook’s United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet. All trees and shrubs are $17, and there is no tax. This sale is pre-order only, with no open sale day like at Post 88. Orders can be placed online at aux281@comcast.net or by calling 615-288-2971. Proceeds go to programs for veterans and their families.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/cheap-trees-and-shrubs-better-order-now/feed/0Question of the Week: Ms. Cheap momentshttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/question-of-the-week-ms-cheap-moments/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2014/03/question-of-the-week-ms-cheap-moments/#commentsFri, 14 Mar 2014 12:28:49 +0000Mary Hancehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/?p=20188What are your favorite “Ms. Cheap” moments? Maybe a tip that you have used from the column, or something funny that you remember, or maybe an idea that you contributed and got good response to? Do tell.

The promise that the birds - all sorts from finches to macaws and many others, Exotic Pets, Supplies and more are offered at much lower prices than traditional pet stores. They also have a vet, Dr Scott McDonald who will offer discounted rates on the following: GROOMING of birds – nails, beaks, wing trims; Surgical Sexing of birds if needed. He also can put in the Pet Finder for locating lost or missing animals.

TIMES: SATURDAY – 9 am to 5 pm (March 15th)

SUNDAY – 10 am to 4 pm (March 16)

Where: MTSU LIVESTOCK CENTER = on campus - FREE ENTRANCE AND PARKING ACROSS FROM THE GREENHOUSES ON CAMPUS